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M42 First DSO attempt, David MaKieve
M42 First DSO attempt
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M42 First DSO attempt

M42 First DSO attempt, David MaKieve
M42 First DSO attempt
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M42 First DSO attempt

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Very first attempt at any type of astrophotography beyond iPhone eyepiece projection. Was shocked at the ability to actually make out the shape of the nebula. A bit over-processed in hindsight, but this image has launched an obsession.

Very basic equipment: Nikon D3100, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4, and skywatcher star adventurer mount.

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M42 First DSO attempt, David MaKieve